CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $449
Cash Discount Price: $5,300
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.26x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center is $449. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,300. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3865 Jackson Street, Riverside, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$5,300

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$449

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$356.43

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $356.43 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $5,300 (1487%)

Insurance Median: $449 (126%)

Cash: $5,300 (1487% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $449 (126% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $356.43 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$282 - $1,048	79%
Blue Shield	$282 - $2,145	79%
Health Net	$282 - $3,032	79%
Medi-Cal	$282	79%
Molina Medi-Cal	$282	79%
Ahmc	$335	94%
Regal	$338 - $2,650	95%
Iehp	$359 - $574	101%
Central Health Plan	$398	112%
Humana	$433	121%
Alignment	$442	124%
Medicare (plans)	$442	124%
Aetna	$449 - $810	126%
Champus	$449	126%
Molina Covered Ca	$449	126%
Molina Senior	$449	126%
Scan	$449	126%
UnitedHealthcare	$449 - $602	126%
Cigna	$1,289	362%
Blue Shield Ppo	$2,145	602%
Self Pay	$5,300	1487%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $5,300.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 74177.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 74177.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.